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1. How do you restore a System Image from backup?
SSL
Disable AutoComplete in Internet Explorer
Increase the minimum size of your paging file. Windows sets the initial minimum size of the paging file equal to the amount of random access memory (RAM) installed on your computer plus 300 megabytes (MB) - and the maximum size equal to three times t
Boot to a Windows 7 setup DVD and run System Restore or boot to a System Repair Disk.
2. How do you verify your IPV6 address?
Only Windows Vista can be directly upgraded to Windows 7 and only if you upgrade within the same processor architecture (X86 or X84).
Use IPCONFIG or Status Details for the Network Connection.
Print services for unix can be configured to share out with the LPD (Line Printer Daemon) and clients send print jobs to LPD using LPR (Line printer remote) client software.
Use the "Connect to a Workplace" option
3. What is a HOSTS file?
A roecord to indicate the smtp server.
A file that can be used to perform FQDN name resolution in the absence of a DNS server.
they are enforced and will not allow a user to exceed the space limit.
Us edit dnscmd /zoneupdatefromdns command.
4. What should you do if a host file is missing?
A new Microsoft proprietary file system supported in Windows 7 which is intended for flash drives but often called FAT64 - limit of 264 bytes (16 Exabytes).
You add it back to a DNS zone - clear the server DNS cache and clients DNS cache.
The first time a user opens a file in a shared folder - Windows 7 reads the file from the server and then stores it in a cache on the computer's hard disk drive. The second and subsequent times a user reads the same file - Windows 7 retrieves the cac
Shaking (quickly dragging back and forth) a window minimizes all other windows. Shaking it again brings them back.
5. How do you calculate the number of host addresses in a give subnet?
They are written in XML and be created using the Windows System Image Manager or a text editor like notepad.
Subtract the number of bits in the mask from 32 bits (255.255.255.255). Take the result (x) and have 2 to the power of the result (2^x). Subtract that final result by 2 and that is the amount of host addresses available.
The system will shut down. The next time you start this system (after cloning it) - it will install with the settings in the XML file. The Computer Name will be automatically generated.
It insert drivers into the Windows Driver Store so that users can add the associated PNP hardware without having to provide the driver or administrator credentials
6. What can storage reports be used for?
Installing and imaging on hardware agnostic systems as long as the processor architecture is the same (32 or 64 bit)
Only Windows Vista can be directly upgraded to Windows 7 and only if you upgrade within the same processor architecture (X86 or X84).
Boot into Windows Vista to initiate a direct upgrade to Windows 7 - insert the Windows 7 setup DVD - run SETUP.EXE and choose the Upgrade option. Do not boot directly to the setup DVD.
Duplicate file identification - disk usage patterns - dormant files identification - and audit screening.
7. What does Microsoft Transform files (MST) do?
Scan through the %WinDir%WindowsUpdate.log (ie. C:WindowsWindowsUpdate.log) file.
Modifies the installation of a Windows Installer Package (.MSI) and can be invoked with MSIEXEC.EXE
You will need to run "Startup Repair" from within the Windows Recovery Environment (WRE)
Backups of the full system including all critical volumes (volumes that contain operating system state).
8. What firewall profile is configured for AD domain computers?
It can enable a windows feature on an offline image with the /Enable-Feature option
This happens because the zone records expire. This occurs because the secondary zone has not successfully zone transferred before the "Expires After" SOA.
Drop both inbound and outbound traffic
The domain profile not the public or private.
9. What does DISM do?
Problem Steps Recorder in the Windows 7 operating system is a feature that enables users to record their interactions with an application and provide a detailed screen-by-screen view with accompanying information including mouse clicks and keyboard i
It can enable a windows feature on an offline image with the /Enable-Feature option
Installing and imaging on hardware agnostic systems as long as the processor architecture is the same (32 or 64 bit)
No
10. What can administrators due with file server resource manager?
They can place quotas on folders/volumes - activity screen files - and generate comprehensive storage reports. This assists in not only monitoring existing resource but helping on future planning.
Not supported
So the downstream servers can recieve its approved updates via parent server. This allows multiple points of deployment. Downstream servers also can be delegated the permission to approve their own updates
they are enforced and will not allow a user to exceed the space limit.
11. How can non Microsoft PCs connect to print services?
It is submitted to Microsoft for "device signing" to ensure the driver was adequately tested and will not affect the integrity of the operating system. Critical files are digitally signed so that any changes to these may be easily detected. However n
The DHCP server will ping an ip address before assigning it.
Print services for unix can be configured to share out with the LPD (Line Printer Daemon) and clients send print jobs to LPD using LPR (Line printer remote) client software.
They restrict disk space usage for users. If you modify the quota template it applies changes to all folders that the template is assigned.
12. How do you restrict which DNS servers get a zone transfer?
It pings with IPV6
A network policy server. It is microsofts implementation of RADIUS server and replaces the IAS (internet authentication service) from windows 2003.
Configure the primary zone to transfer to only DNS servers listed on the names server tab or by ip address.
IPsec to authenticate both the computer and user - allowing IT to manage the computer before the user logs on. Optionally - you can require a smart card for user authentication. It also leverages IPsec to provide encryption for communications across
13. How do you statically add a route to a route table?
By the RRAS manager or from the command line. For the subnet you can either use the / command or the octet subnet. Example: Route -p add 192.168.1.0/24 192.168.1.1
Windows 7 Ultimate.
Use IPCONFIG or Status Details for the Network Connection.
In Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 it enhances the productivity of mobile workers by connecting them seamlessly and more securely to their corporate network any time they have Internet access—without the need to VPN. When your IT department enab
14. ________________ can be replicated through Ad replication.
A file that can be used to perform FQDN name resolution in the absence of a DNS server.
Conditional forward
It is a command-line tool which relies on Windows Remote Management (WinRM) to execute remote commands. The basic syntax for WinRS commands is as follows: winrs -r:target command - where target is the name (NetBIOS or FQDN) of the remote computer tha
an email address where the @ is replaced with a period.
15. How do you manage EFS from the command line?
If your computer is running slowly or isn't working properly - you can use System Restore to return your computer's system files and settings to an earlier point in time using a restore point. For more information about System Restore - see System Re
Use the Cipher.exe command line tool.
Only Business Track Windows 7 editions (Professional - Enterprise - Ultimate).
Issue a recovery agent certificate to a user and then import that certificate into a GPO that applies to the computer where that user will be allowed to recover any EFS encrypted files. EFS Data recovery agents are optional
16. What is BCD?
DHCPv6 obtains additional configuration settigns.
Boot Configuration Database - Boot Configuration Data (BCD) files provide a store that is used to describe boot applications and boot application settings. The objects and elements in the store effectively replace Boot.ini.
A new Microsoft proprietary file system supported in Windows 7 which is intended for flash drives but often called FAT64 - limit of 264 bytes (16 Exabytes).
Configure the primary zone to transfer to only DNS servers listed on the names server tab or by ip address.
17. What is the command to add a DNS server?
It is submitted to Microsoft for "device signing" to ensure the driver was adequately tested and will not affect the integrity of the operating system. Critical files are digitally signed so that any changes to these may be easily detected. However n
Netsh add dnsserver. Example netsh interface ipv4 add dnsserver name="Local Area Connection" 192.168.0.1 index=3
It contains new capabilities and extensions that you can: Define rules based on file attributes - Create exceptions to rules - Import and export rules - and use audit-only mode.
On the properties of the DNS server in the DNS manager.
18. Who can run the Windows Easy Transfer Wizard?
Default Programs Control Panel applet
Only a local administrator
Suggested Sites
Use IPCONFIG or Status Details for the Network Connection.
19. What is a WSUS server?
Windows XP and Server 2003.
Used to control power settings and configure computers to default to Hibernate or Standby modes. For example - running Powercfg.exe -energy will analyze the computer for energy efficiency.
Yes - Removable Storage Access policies within a GPO can be used to restrict user's access to devices like USB drives - CDDVD drives - Floppy Disks - Tape Drives - etc.
WIndows Update Server
20. What is Bootsect.exe?
Updates the master boot code for hard disk partitions to switch between BOOTMGR and NTLDR. You can use this tool to restore the boot sector on your computer. This tool replaces FixFAT and FixNTFS.
ISATAP - Teredo and 6to4
dynamic drives
You create an answer file and place it on removable media. By default - Windows Setup will search the root directory of all removable media for an answer file called Autounattend.xml.
21. How does DirectAccess work?
Clients establish an IPsec tunnel for the IPv6 traffic to the DirectAccess server - which acts as a gateway to the intranet. The DirectAccess client establishes two IPsec tunnels: Psec Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) tunnel and IPsec ESP tunnel.
Use IPV6 Unique Local Addresses.
WPA2 and 802.1x but require EAP-TLS to be enable.
Through a GPO.
22. Where is the Troubleshoot option for fixing common problems located?
Add an AD integrated zone
Devices and Printers Control Panel applet has a
Perform an offline migration
It contains the necessary tools and documentation to evaluate and mitigate application compatibility issues before deploying Windows 7 - Windows Vista - a Windows Update - or a new version of Windows Internet Explorer in your environment.
23. What is AppLocker?
L2TP uses IPSEC to encrypt VPN traffic - PKI is needed to issue certificates that are required by IPSEC.
A new feature in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 that replaces the Software Restriction Policies (SRP) feature. One of the advantages of Applocker rules over SRP is you can assign a rule to a security group or an individual user.
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState tools to migrate all user folders and files that resides on the root of any drive and in the Users directory. However - it does not find and migrate any application data - program files - or any
A file that can be used to perform FQDN name resolution in the absence of a DNS server.
24. What is a DHCP relay agent?
Divide up a large WIM file into multiple smaller .SWM files
WPA2 and 802.1x but require EAP-TLS to be enable.
System Restore Points as well as Previous Versions of Files (configured through the System applet).
It can can forward requests from DHCP clients for ip addresses to a remote DHCP server.
25. What does "wbdadmin -startrecovery -version" do?
Delete all the zone files or reinstall the DNS service.
Specified the version identifer of the back to recover in MM?DD/YYYY-HH:MM format. If the version is unknown wdadmin will get the version.
Clients establish an IPsec tunnel for the IPv6 traffic to the DirectAccess server - which acts as a gateway to the intranet. The DirectAccess client establishes two IPsec tunnels: Psec Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) tunnel and IPsec ESP tunnel.
Increase the SOA refresh interval parameter.
26. How do you review files in the Offline Files Cache?
Command line equilivant of Server Manager. You can install/remove roles and features on server 2008?
You add it back to a DNS zone - clear the server DNS cache and clients DNS cache.
Use SYNC Center
Scan through the %WinDir%WindowsUpdate.log (ie. C:WindowsWindowsUpdate.log) file.
27. Where should you backup to automate System Image backups and maintain multiple images?
It improves performance
Command to configure the TCP/IP settings.
dynamic drives
A network location.
28. EFS encrypt files will not be __________.
Place unhealthy computers in a quarantined network and auto-remediate clients.
RRAS-VPN/Dialup - Wireless Access Points - Terminal Server Gateway - DHCP - and IPSEC(HRA).
Who can shutdown a computer
Sent across the network
29. What is the default Install image from a Windows 7 Setup DVD?
MSCHAP2 is user/password authentication while EAP-TLS is comuter authentication via certificate or smart card.
It create a report of which files will be migrated
Certain firewall rules configured for the Peer Discovery and Content Retrieval.
A OOBE ready and will be booted into Windows Welcome
30. What must you do if you have a static ip address assigned?
A processor that supports the hardware virtualization using either the AMD-V or Intel VT options. 256MB of RAM is dedicated to the XP client so the Windows 7 computer should have at least 2GB of overall RAM. Windows XP Mode is only available in Windo
Verify that they are not within the scope of the dynamically assigned DHCP addresses.
Does not
They must be configured with the ip addresses of the radius server.
31. How do you troubleshoot DHCP client address assignment using the network monitor?
Se a capture filter based on the mac address of the problem PC.
DNS suffix search lists
Distributed Cache mode. In this mode - local Windows 7 clients keep a copy of the content and make it available to other authorized clients that request the same data. This eliminates the need to have a server in the branch office. However - unlike H
The DFS service attempts to keep the domain based namespace highly consistent by polling the pcd emulator after the namespace changes. This bypasses the needing to wait for the ad replication to update the namespace object. This can increase load on
32. What does DISM do?
So you can use a system management solution - such as Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 - to deliver the database to multiple computers and then use the SDBInst.exe command-line tool to install the database. The SDBInst command-line
It can add a driver to an offline WIM image with the /Add-Driver option
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For example - you can create rules based on the publisher attribute that is persistent through updates - or you can create rules for a specific version of a file.
33. Does the Advanced Firewall already has a predefined Homegroup inbound rule?
It is a advertisement of a service. The record is configured with the service provided - a port number and weight?
A way of assigning a staic address based on the mac address. This ensures each time the client receives the same address.
Yes - it can be modified to apply to a network location.
When the OS loads using MSCONFIG.EXE which is also known as the System Configuration tool.
34. What is another way to deploy an application compatibility database across multiple computers?
By coping the application compatibility database to a network location and run a logon script that includes SDBInst on each computer - specifying the UNC path of the file.
Promiscuous mode allows you to monitor another machine without installing network monitor on the PC you are trying to monitor.
Client needs Remote Desktop Connection 6.0 or above - Client must use an os that supports CredSSP (Credential Security Support Providoer) - The terminal server must user windoes 2008 and above.
From the Network Policy Access Services role in system manager.
35. What can NAP do?
To perform very fast searches of the most common files on your computer. The easiest way to add something to the index is to include a folder in a library. When you do that - the content in that folder is automatically indexed.
This happens because the zone records expire. This occurs because the secondary zone has not successfully zone transferred before the "Expires After" SOA.
Place unhealthy computers in a quarantined network and auto-remediate clients.
Problem history but also application installation history.
36. What are network monitor aliases used for?
To display friendly labels to capture packet address headers.
The domain profile not the public or private.
By using the dnscmd /zoneexport command.
The first time a user opens a file in a shared folder - Windows 7 reads the file from the server and then stores it in a cache on the computer's hard disk drive. The second and subsequent times a user reads the same file - Windows 7 retrieves the cac
37. How many bits are in the GLOBAL/UNIQUE LOCAL prefix?
To will ensure the clients download the appropriate printer driver.
DHCP server cannot assign an ip address
Configure the enforcement points as RADIUS clients.
They are in the first 48 bits /48
38. The WSUS server and remote SQL server _____________.
Cannot be in different domains
They need to be configured us use 802.1x RADIUS authentication
Setup a GlobalNames zone.
Windows XP and Server 2003.
39. What does the NEW-PSSESSION powershell applet do?
It contains new capabilities and extensions that you can: Define rules based on file attributes - Create exceptions to rules - Import and export rules - and use audit-only mode.
Windows 7 Enterprise and Ultimate Editions
Create persistent connections to computers with POWERSHELL
Use dnscmd /zonerefresh.
40. How can you modify event viewer from being filled up with the printer related events?
A network policy server. It is microsofts implementation of RADIUS server and replaces the IAS (internet authentication service) from windows 2003.
They must be configured with the ip addresses of the radius server.
Turn off the Log Spooler event on a print server.
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState commands to migrate user folders - files - and file types to computers running Windows Vista or Windows 7.
41. What is exFAT?
Internet printing protocol. Used for connecting to printers via web browser.
A new Microsoft proprietary file system supported in Windows 7 which is intended for flash drives but often called FAT64 - limit of 264 bytes (16 Exabytes).
On a core server
Sett up a priority for the preferred smtp server.
42. How can you restrict users to create sub-folders in a dfs root share?
An authentication method that completes user authentication before you establish a full Remote Desktop connection and the logon screen appears. This can help protect the remote computer from hackers and malicious software.
Shaking (quickly dragging back and forth) a window minimizes all other windows. Shaking it again brings them back.
Using wecutil -cs in an xml file.
Restrict the share permissions of the DFS root share.
43. What does Windows uses the index for?
Perform an offline migration
WIndows Update Server
To perform very fast searches of the most common files on your computer. The easiest way to add something to the index is to include a folder in a library. When you do that - the content in that folder is automatically indexed.
Promiscuous mode allows you to monitor another machine without installing network monitor on the PC you are trying to monitor.
44. What port uses PPTP uses?
The command used to preform an offline defrag. Example: jetpack DHCP.mdb temp.mdb
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Use the Advanced Firewall to define Connection Security Rules.
It is submitted to Microsoft for "device signing" to ensure the driver was adequately tested and will not affect the integrity of the operating system. Critical files are digitally signed so that any changes to these may be easily detected. However n
45. What is PSR.EXE?
Problem Steps Recorder in the Windows 7 operating system is a feature that enables users to record their interactions with an application and provide a detailed screen-by-screen view with accompanying information including mouse clicks and keyboard i
For the drive that Windows is installed on. System protection can only be turned on for drives that are formatted using the NTFS file system.
Expose a WIM file contents through Windows Explorer. You can run BCDEDIT.EXE against the mounted image to create or modify the image's boot configuration database.
Only sites added to the local Intranet Zones
46. How do you configure IPSEC between two computers?
Use the Advanced Firewall to define Connection Security Rules.
They are in the first 48 bits /48
You can allow by adding the device vendor's GUID to the allow list in a GPO.
Modify/Create a GPO
47. What does Credential Manager allows you to store?
ISATAP - Teredo and 6to4
Divide up a large WIM file into multiple smaller .SWM files
Credentials - such as user names and passwords that you use to log on to websites or other computers on a network. By storing your credentials - Windows can automatically log you on to websites or other computers. Credentials are saved in special fol
One of the tunnels if DirectAccess by using both a computer certificate and user credentials. This tunnel authenticates the user and provides access to intranet resources and application servers.
48. Is the DHCP automatically authorized in active directory?
No they are disabled
Usually if the DHCP server is installed as the ad server - if it is a member server then it needs to be assigned manually.
Where you go to manage your documents - music - pictures - and other files. You can browse your files the same way you would in a folder - or you can view your files arranged by properties like date - type - and author. In some ways - a library is si
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState tools to migrate all user folders and files that resides on the root of any drive and in the Users directory. However - it does not find and migrate any application data - program files - or any
49. What is Oscdimg?
Run Disk Cleanup and click Clean up system files. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation - type the password or provide confirmation. Click the More Options tab - under System Restore and Shadow Copies - click Clean up. In
A stability index rating and specific event information. Data is propagated 24 hours after system installation.
Command-line tool for creating an image file (.iso) of a customized 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows PE. You can then burn that .iso file to a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM. Oscdimg supports ISO 9660 - Joliet - and Universal Disk Format (UDF) file systems.
A file that is loaded when a DNS server starts up and populate the root hints.
50. Can Wireless profiles can be exported and imported using a flash drive?
Set IE back to its default settings
Boot Configuration Database - Boot Configuration Data (BCD) files provide a store that is used to describe boot applications and boot application settings. The objects and elements in the store effectively replace Boot.ini.
Yes
By creating or modifying a wireless connection in Network and Sharing Center.